Tree ID and Forest Bathing Walk with Melanie Choukas-Bradley

1200 Mississippi Ave SE,Washington DC 20032

03 April, 2022

Description

Join Casey Trees, Friends of Oxon Run, and naturalist and City of Trees author Melanie Choukas-Bradley for a Tree ID and Forest Bathing Walk Join Casey Trees, Friends of Oxon Run Park, and D.C. naturalist, Melanie Choukas-Bradley (Author of City of Trees, The Joy of Forest Bathing, and other nature books) for an early spring Tree ID and Forest Bathing Walk in Oxon Run Park, an urban oasis in the heart of Ward 8. What to expect: An easy walk led by Melanie, while she points out early spring traits of many tree species, including the tulip tree, redbud, sweetbay magnolia, and river birch. We’ll also see a few of the 200 legacy flowering cherry trees in the park. Then, as a certified forest bathing guide, Melanie will guide us through some wonderful sensory nature exercises, known as forest bathing. She will guide us in and around The Mother’s Peace Garden within the park. You will also get to chat with Casey Trees and hear about our continued tree planting and canopy goals around the city and park. Plus hear from Brenda Richardson of Friends of Oxon Run Park, who will inspire us to become involved in the renaissance of this urban jewel and the many educational and recreational opportunities it provides. City of Trees author Melanie Choukas-Bradley has led many tree walks for Casey Trees at District landmarks including the Frederick Douglass House, the US Capitol grounds, Rock Creek Park, and Kingman Island. An award-winning author of several nature books, Melanie also leads nature, history, and forest bathing walks for Smithsonian Associates, the Audubon Naturalist Society, the US Botanic Garden, and other organizations. Brenda Lee Richardson is a board member of Friends of Oxon Run Park, a resident of Ward 8, and a self-described “eco-feminist” who holds a Master’s of Social Work. She is president of Chozen Consulting, LLC, a consulting company that focuses on community engagement, facilitation, training, international affairs, and government relations. Previously, Brenda held roles including Deputy Chief of Staff for Council Member Marion Barry and Trustee of the DC Public Library. She and Melanie are both on the Advisory Committee of Capital Nature. Time: We will be onsite for check-in starting at 12:45 pm, walk will start at 1:00 pm. What to bring: Comfortable clothes and shoes, and a filled, reusable water bottle. No food will be provided. COVID-19 Policy: Casey Trees is now requiring all attendees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to attend our events. One of the following options will demonstrate proof of vaccination: - A physical Center for Disease Control (CDC) Vaccination Card - A digital copy/photo of a CDC Vaccination Card - A COVID-19 Verification App such as VaxYes or CLEAR Please bring a photo ID and one of the above listed options to provide proof of vaccination. You may not be asked to show proof of vaccination during our outdoor event, however you may need to show proof of vaccination to use any indoor facilities. Getting There We will meet at Oxon Run Park, near the amphitheater and the Mother's Peace Garden. Public Transporation: The closest Metro stop is Anacostia on the green line. There is also a metro bus stop right by the amphitheater, Mississippi Ave SE & #1200, served by buses W2 and W3. Parking: Limited street parking is available, carpooling is encouraged to reduce the number of vehicles. Biking: The park is accessible by bike. Bikes can be locked to nearby signs and structures. Tickets This event is operating on a sliding scale payment style in order to increase accessiblity for all. Please think critically and pay according to what you are able to afford. If you are in a higher income class or have more earning power and privalege, we encourage you to pay the full cost of the ticket, with an option to pay extra to help support our sliding scale. If you are unable to afford the cost of this ticket but still would like to attend, please register under the free ticket type. We are structuring this event to be accessible to all. Support Casey Trees Donate to Casey Trees to Restore, Enhance and Protect D.C.’s Tree Canopy! Casey Trees relies on the support of friends, neighbors and volunteers like you to make our work possible. And consider becoming a Casey Trees Member today and receive some incredible perks and benefits – all while doing your part to help build a greener place to live for us all. Questions? Reach out to [email protected] with any questions